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1080 regulation standardised
Sunday, 26 February 2017, 1:55 pm | New Zealand Government
1080 regulation standardised New regulations have been approved under the Resource Management Act that provide a national approach to the use of poisons like 1080 and brodifacoum, Environment Dr Nick Smith announced today. “Pests like stoats, rats ... More >>
Finlayson to visit Singapore and Malaysia
Sunday, 26 February 2017, 9:53 am | New Zealand Government
Attorney-General Christopher Finlayson travels to Singapore and Malaysia tomorrow for a series of ministerial meetings about countering terrorism and senior law officer matters. “International cooperation on countering terrorism and other issues affecting ... More >>
Major new litter initiative announced
Saturday, 25 February 2017, 2:50 pm | New Zealand Government
Major new litter initiative announced A major new campaign to stop people littering aims to change behaviour and to educate people, Environment Minister Dr Nick Smith and Parliamentary Private Secretary Scott Simpson announced today at National’s ... More >>
Defence Minister to attend Air Tattoo
Saturday, 25 February 2017, 1:04 pm | New Zealand Government
Defence Minister to attend Air Tattoo Defence Minister Gerry Brownlee will be treated to a spectacular display of air power at this weekend’s Royal New Zealand Air Force 2017 Air Tattoo. “This is a unique opportunity to see all of our Air Force air ... More >>
Conservation and environment science roadmap announced
Saturday, 25 February 2017, 1:03 pm | New Zealand Government
Conservation and environment science roadmap announced The Government has released its conservation and environment science priorities for the next 20 years in a new Roadmap, Conservation and lead Minister Maggie Barry and Environment Minister Dr ... More >>
Minister to visit Iran and UAE
Friday, 24 February 2017, 4:11 pm | New Zealand Government
Primary Industries Minister departs for Iran and the United Arab Emirates today on a trip to build closer trading relationships. More >>
Appointment of Queen’s Counsel in 2017
Friday, 24 February 2017, 3:02 pm | New Zealand Government
The Attorney-General announced today that an appointment round for Queen’s Counsel will take place in 2017. More >>
LINZ improving shipping safety
Friday, 24 February 2017, 2:40 pm | New Zealand Government
Land Information New Zealand (LINZ) has developed a world leading tool for improving shipping safety in New Zealand, says Minister for Land Information Mark Mitchell. More >>
Safer route for Normanby opened
Friday, 24 February 2017, 1:55 pm | New Zealand Government
Transport Minister Simon Bridges today opened a new section of State Highway 3 north of Normanby that will improve both capacity and safety on a critically important route for the Taranaki region. More >>
Trans-Tasman patent attorney regulatory regime in effect
Friday, 24 February 2017, 1:41 pm | New Zealand Government
The trans-Tasman patent attorney regime, a system for joint regulation of patent attorneys in Australia and New Zealand, is now in effect, helping to create a seamless trans-Tasman business environment. More >>
Intelligence and Security Bill reported back
Friday, 24 February 2017, 12:13 pm | New Zealand Government
Minister for National Security and Intelligence Bill English today welcomed the report back of the New Zealand Intelligence and Security Bill, which has been strengthened by the select committee process. More >>
$1.4m for new classrooms at Wanaka Primary School
Friday, 24 February 2017, 11:51 am | New Zealand Government
Wanaka Primary School will receive four new teaching spaces to support its growing roll, Associate Education Minister Nikki Kaye announced today. More >>
A safer, more connected cycle network for Whanganui
Friday, 24 February 2017, 11:17 am | New Zealand Government
Transport Minister Simon Bridges turned the first sod for the $1.98 million Te Tuaiwi cycleway at Whanganui Intermediate School today. More >>
Recognising those living with diabetes
Friday, 24 February 2017, 10:03 am | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Jonathan Coleman has today acknowledged people with diabetes who are successfully managing the condition to live full and active lives. More >>
Minister celebrates Te Matatini
Friday, 24 February 2017, 9:35 am | New Zealand Government
Education Minister Hekia Parata wishes those involved in Te Matatini National Kapa Haka Festival in Hastings this week all the very best. More >>
Revamped careers app for students released
Friday, 24 February 2017, 9:27 am | New Zealand Government
Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment Minister Paul Goldsmith has today announced the release of the 2017 Occupation Outlook app and webpage to help young job seekers and students make important study and career decisions. More >>
Terms of Reference into Fuel Price Inquiry released
Friday, 24 February 2017, 9:11 am | New Zealand Government
The Terms of Reference for the Fuel market Financial Performance Study Energy have been released today, says Energy and Resources Minister Judith Collins. More >>
Claims of lowered water standards wrong
Friday, 24 February 2017, 9:02 am | New Zealand Government
Claims by some organisations that the Government’s proposed standards for improving water quality are lower and accept a higher chance of infection are incorrect, Environment Minister Dr Nick Smith says. More >>
Tourists continue to add value to NZ economy
Thursday, 23 February 2017, 2:05 pm | New Zealand Government
Tourism spending over the summer high season continued to grow in most regions, providing jobs for regional New Zealand, Tourism Minister Paula Bennett says. More >>
Farmers ready for freshwater challenge
Thursday, 23 February 2017, 1:52 pm | New Zealand Government
New freshwater reforms will result in 56,000 km more fences protecting New Zealand waterways from stock – enough to go round the world one and a half times, says Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy. More >>
